Strategic Assessment Analyst; AI & Data Systems

Overview

Amentum is seeking a Strategic Assessment Analyst (AI & Data Systems) to provide operational planning, data integration, research, and analysis support to the US PACOM J5 Strategy Branch. This position serves as a core member of the J5 Assessment Team, coordinating assessment efforts among directorates and components. The analyst will leverage artificial intelligence, quantitative data modeling, and qualitative analysis to assess operational plans, programs, and strategic policies.

• Design, implement, and utilize Maven Smart System tools and agents to streamline and enhance operational and strategic assessment workflows.
• Provide process methodology and analysis to execute comprehensive assessment functions, merging both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Engineer and maintain cross-domain data processes, ensuring disparate data sources from various directorates and components are ingested, fused, and analyzed effectively.
• Provide robust Knowledge Management solutions in the context of AI models, tools, and agents—specifically focusing on Maven Smart Systems—to ensure assessment data is accessible, reliable, and actionable.
• Construct and deliver analytical products for use by the PACOM Commander and other senior leaders.
• Develop automated dashboards, briefing documents, and decision papers to support senior leadership decision-making regarding recent, ongoing, or anticipated military activities.
• Assist with the production and implementation of long-term, fully integrated DoW strategies by applying innovative AI approaches to campaign and contingency plan assessments.

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Operations Research, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Applied Economics, National Security Studies, or related field.
• Familiarity with military assessment processes, with proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative assessment design.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and use Maven Smart System tools and agents in a secure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI capabilities (e.g., large language models, machine learning algorithms, automated agents) to execute complex assessment functions.
• Experience engineering cross-domain data processes, with understanding of data pipelines, architecture, and secure knowledge management principles.
• At least 5 years of experience in military operations (operations staff, strategic planning, or intelligence/data fusion).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate AI/data-centric findings into digestible strategic military advice.
• Active Top-Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility later during employment. US Citizenship required to obtain Top-Secret Clearance. Polygraph may be required after employment.

• Master’s degree in operations research, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience on a senior military staff (e.g., Service HQ, Major Command, OSD, Joint Staff) within the Joint Planning Process (JPP).
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages used in data analysis and AI (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Previous experience supporting a J5 Directorate or military strategy branch.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $135K - $160K. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered. For more information, visit the employer policies about equal opportunity and accommodations.